In that case, you have to use a formular field as an aid, just as Alfred has shown in post#14. Updating a block that was created in another drawing and then A greyed out area in a drawing indicates that a field has been used and the data is linked to another source. We can't guarantee quick solutions - Experts Exchange isn't a help desk. If you prefer to use the top menu, select 'Insert,' then scroll all the way down to 'Equation' in the drop-down menu. you will notice that most of the commands are greyed out. Found inside – next complete themerge * Previous: Write your letter Fig. Thanks a lot again! Example: A 'First Name' text box. You will now see an address on each label. (or how I do it: Create a formular-field, right-click in the editor area, insert field.choose a object field, select your circle and so on., back to the formular field: write / 1000, voila) Found inside – Page iThis book offers clear and simple advice on how to build and operate databases as well as create simple forms, import data from outside sources, query databases for information, and share knowledge in reports. Our certified Experts are CTOs, CISOs, and Technical Architects who answer questions, write articles, and produce videos on Experts Exchange.